Nooruddin Azizi, Acting Minister of Industry and Commerce of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, met with Adylbek Kasymaliev, Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, during his official visit to the country. Azizi extended a formal invitation to Kasymaliev to visit Afghanistan, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties.

During the meeting, Azizi expressed his gratitude for Kyrgyzstan’s ongoing political and economic support, particularly its role in advocating for the removal of the Islamic Emirate’s name from the international blacklist. He also acknowledged Kyrgyzstan’s hosting of a recent international economic summit in Bishkek, which included participation from the Afghan delegation., according to a statement released by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce on Thursday.

Both sides emphasized their shared religious, cultural, and regional connections and discussed ways to expand trade relations. Key topics included the establishment of joint economic frameworks such as a Joint Chamber of Commerce and a Trade Center, as well as upgrading Kyrgyzstan’s diplomatic representation in Kabul to ambassadorial level.

The invitation from Azizi was warmly received by Prime Minister Kasymaliev, signaling positive prospects for enhanced cooperation between the two nations.